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Brand Advertising Through Measurable Social Media with Snap Inc.’s Alanna Handelman

Aug 2, 2025
Alanna Handelman, Head of U.S. Commerce & Canada Mid-Market Sales at Snap Inc., shares her insights on the evolving demographics of Snapchat and its significance beyond Gen Z. She discusses the platform's unique audience, particularly adults 35 and older, and how brands can leverage it for effective marketing. Alanna highlights Snapchat's tools for measuring ROI and incrementality, the balance of brand awareness and conversion, and the role of contextual advertising. Discover how Snap empowers mid-tier brands to thrive in the digital landscape.
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ANECDOTE

Parents Use Snap To Reach Grandkids

  • Alanna and Sri both shared that older family members use Snapchat to stay connected with younger relatives.
  • Their parents actively use chat and group features to keep in touch with kids and grandkids.
INSIGHT

Snapchat's Mature, High-Spend Audience

  • Snapchat reaches 900 million monthly active users with 80% over 18 and one in four over 35.
  • The Snapchat generation has about $2.2 trillion in U.S. spending power.
ADVICE

Use Ads Manager For Full-Funnel Reach

  • Use Snap's self-serve Ads Manager to run full-funnel campaigns regardless of brand size.
  • Leverage the same products and white-glove support whether you're mid-tier or enterprise.
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